Torch Magazine
Last updated 16th May 2021
Need help finding the right torch?
Try our ‘What Kind of Torch Should I Buy’ article
Read our group tests Small Torches, Handheld Torches or Large Handheld Torches
Or just go straight to My Top Torch Recommendations
- 750 lumens for 3 hours
turbo 1,800 lumens, lowest 1 lumen - 1 x 21700 rechargeable
- Spot beam
- 176 grams, 151mm
- 950 lumens for 2 hours
turbo 1,800 lumens, lowest 1 lumens - Fixed spot/flood beam
- 1 x 18650 rechargeable
- 176 grams, 150mm
- 332 lumens for 2 1/2 hours
- 2 x AA batteries
- Variable spot & flood beam
- 118 grams, 167mm
- 300 lumens for 45 minutes
turbo 1,000 lumens, lowest 1 lumens - 1 x Olight IMR16340
- Fixed spot/flood beam
- 51 grams, 63mm
- 1,200 lumens for 2 hours
lowest 1 lumens - 1 x 21700 rechargeable
- Fixed Spot/flood beam
- 167 grams, 147mm
Handheld
Large Handheld
Small
What Kind of Torch Should I Buy
How powerful? How big? What’s turbo mode? We take you through a brief description of the range of torches on sale today to help you choose.
Best Small Torch
From keyring sized up to small handhelds, which is better for your commuting laptop bag keyring or bedside drawer?
Best Handheld Torch
Usefully compact and powerful, we test & rate 9 excellent torches in this category You’d be happy with any of them, but are some better than others?
Best Large Handheld Torch
With long runtimes, these reliable big 3 D-cell 'house torches' standing by the front door are great for an outage or other emergency and can also be used to bonk intruders on the head.
My Top Torch Recommendations
Having used and reviewed every torch here, take my personal recommendation on the very best torches you can buy.